French word

alpiniste

Pronunciation

IPA/alpinist/

Meaning

  • noun (m./f.)mountaineer

Example

L'alpiniste a atteint le sommet ce matin.

The mountaineer reached the summit this morning.

Illustration for alpiniste (mountaineer)

More examples

J'ai rencontré un alpiniste lors d'une randonnée.

I met a mountaineer during a hike.

Core concept

A climber moving up a steep alpine face with a rope, crampons, and technical protection.

Common phrases

  • rencontrer un alpiniste

    meet a mountaineer

  • parler à un alpiniste

    talk to a mountaineer

Similar words

randonneur: A person who walks trails and mountain paths for pleasure, scenery, or exercise.
guide: A mountain professional who leads others and protects their safety during climbs.

Definition in French

Personne qui pratique l'alpinisme et qui réalise des ascensions de sommets élevés en utilisant des techniques d'escalade et du matériel spécifique.

Word origin

Alpiniste is formed from alpinisme with the agent suffix -iste, while alpinisme derives from alpin and ultimately refers to the Alpes.

Usage tips

  • Alpiniste is common gender: un alpiniste and une alpiniste use the same noun form.

Related words

  • alpinismemountaineeringnoun
  • alpinalpineadjective

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